Selwyn_Times: July 06, 2022

SELWYN RURAL LIFE
Wednesday July 6 2022 Selwyn Times 39
Go Hororātā takes
another step
Council commitments in Selwyn
District’s latest 12-month plan include a
total of just over $60m for water supply,
wastewater and transport, but there’s also
support for smaller community projects.
One of the approved projects is a
proposal by Go Hororātā to establish a
community hub at the current Hororātā
Community Hall.
To support this project, Selwyn District
Council (SDC) would allow for $1 million
of funding as agreed in the Long-Term
Plan. This would have no impact on
rates and be subject to a satisfactory
feasibility study, as well as preparation of a
Memorandum of Understanding between
the parties, outlining the transfer of
ownership and future relationship.
Further afield, SDC has confirmed the
closure of parts of the Upper Ellesmere
Water Race over a five year period,
with changes to the timing of when
some sections will be closed, based on
submissions. The council also approved
water race rating across the district and a
$20 Ecological Enhancement targeted rate
and harmonisation of Land Drainage rates
for investing in biodiversity.
The projects agreed to in the 12-month
plan deliver on the community’s
expectations, Mayor Sam Broughton said.
“Last year we agreed a strong plan with
the community to meet the challenges we
face and ensure that we strengthen the
aspects that make us the most popular
place to live in the country. We’ve checked
in with our community and confirmed
that we’re on the right track with the
projects that matter most to them.”
SDC says its 12-month plan commits
to a $112.5m capital plan “to deliver on
the needs for growth and the plans agreed
with the community in the past year”.
The plan includes $20.2m for water
supply; $21.6m for wastewater projects
and $20.4m for transportation. The
average rates increase across the district
is 6%. Council says rate changes will vary
for individual households depending on
the mix of targeted rates households pay,
and services provided.
An SDC statement says this 6% average
increase is slightly higher than the 4.9%
average forecast in the LTP last year
– but is in line with the current levels
of national inflation, “reflecting the
increased costs the council is facing in
delivering what the community has asked
for”.
The 12-month plan was agreed
following consultation and public
hearings. A total of 140 submission were
received, with 28 submitters heard in
public hearings.
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